Nursing at University of Fort Hare
Nursing at University of Fort Hare
Nursing Science:
The oldest department in the faculty since 1983 with undergraduate degrees such as B Cur and B Cur I et A, postgraduate diploma in Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, Master with specialties in community health, intensive care, Midwifery, Health Management & Nursing education, and Psychiatric Nursing, a pre-doctoral program and a Ph.D.
The Faculty of Health Sciences endeavors to be competent, committed, vibrant, and globally recognized through the provision of excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement.
Mission:
The vision of the Faculty will be achieved through:
- Discovering a wealth of knowledge within the domain of Health Sciences through rigorous scientific learning and research which is socially and ethically relevant.
- Preparing future skilled health professionals for service and life-long learning through innovative curricula and individualized quality education experiences.
- Strengthening health services to improve the health of people living in South Africa and the international community.
- Generating financial and material resources to enhance its sustainability.
Our transformative values:
- Excellence
- Equity
- Innovation
- Professionalism
Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur)
Admission Requirements
It is recommended that Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Biology be taken as Matriculation subjects. Candidates shall be admitted to the program if they have the following: Mathematics level 4 or Mathematics literacy level 5, Physical Science level 4, and Life Science level 4.
The curriculum shall extend over a minimum period of four years of full-time study. It entails systematic professional practice instruction, which includes laboratory and clinical training, and shall extend over the full period of the module of study. Clinical training shall be done in general and midwifery hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and community and community health service facilities in the Eastern Cape Province.
Master in Nursing Science
Admission requirements:
Duration of the Programme
- Full-time: Not less than two consecutive semesters (1 year) and not more than six consecutive semesters (3 Years)
- Part-time: Not less than four consecutive semesters (2 years) and not more than eight consecutive semesters (4 Years)
Modules
| Qualification Code | Name of Qualification | Core module | Module code | Credits |
| 84500 | Master of Nursing | Dissertation | NMS700E | 180 at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 9 |
Description of Modules
NMS 700E Master of Nursing (Dissertation)
Purpose: The degree program aims to equip postgraduate students in the field of Nursing with the necessary skills to conceptualize, plan, execute, and report on research in their area of interest.
Instruction: Supervised independent research by presenting a proposal, getting ethical clearance, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report writing.
Credit value: 180
Assessment: The research report will be assessed by two external examiners
All correspondence is to be addressed to The Departmental administrator or Post Grad co-ordinator.
Ph.D. In Nursing
Target Groups
This program is suitable for a person who has a Master’s degree in Nursing or a Master’s in Public Health.
- Those wishing to progress towards qualification as a Doctor of Nursing and beyond
- The program carries a Minimum credit of 360 at the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 10
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Candidate must have a Master’s degree qualification
Preferably
- The candidate should contact a potential supervisor to discuss their study
- Written the concept paper
Dr. AP Okeyo Telephone no: 043 704 7585
Email: aokeyo@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Fort Hare- East London Campus
Private Bag X9083
5 Oxford Street East London
5201
Level of Study: